Tag: intellectual property

Yuga Labs Targets Crypto Assets of Pauly0x Amid Trademark Dispute

Yuga Labs Targets Crypto Assets of Pauly0x Amid Trademark Dispute

• NFT Drops

In a high-profile case, Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection, is currently seeking nearly $400,000 in cryptocurrency from Jeremy Cahen, aka Pauly0x. This move is the latest in a long-running legal showdown. This move follows October’s partial victory for Yuga Labs in Hype v....

Yuga Labs' $400K Crypto Grab: A Chilling Effect on Web3 Parody?

Yuga Labs' $400K Crypto Grab: A Chilling Effect on Web3 Parody?

• Commentary

Yuga Labs wants $400,000 from Pauly0x. That's the headline. But the story behind that number is tremendously sobering. That’s dangerous both for those who care about free expression and the future of Web3 itself. This is not just a critique of Bored Apes but a critique of the underlying power...

Yuga Labs Pursues Crypto Assets of BAYC Trademark Infringer

Yuga Labs Pursues Crypto Assets of BAYC Trademark Infringer

• NFT Drops

Yuga Labs, the producer of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, is currently pursuing Arthur Cahen’s assets with ferocity. As a result, Pauly / Cahen and Ryder Ripps, the artist behind the RR/BAYC art, are liable for trademark infringement against Yuga Labs, according to the court’s ruling. The...

BAYC Lawsuit: Is Yuga Labs Silencing Southeast Asian Artists?

BAYC Lawsuit: Is Yuga Labs Silencing Southeast Asian Artists?

• Commentary

The news is buzzing about Yuga Labs going after Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen (Pauly0x) for trademark infringement, winning millions in damages, and now trying to seize crypto assets. On the face of it, this should be an open-and-shut case of copyright infringement, no? Let's peel back the layers and...

Silks' Deadline: Can Rosen's Lawsuit Protect Southeast Asian NFT Artists?

Silks' Deadline: Can Rosen's Lawsuit Protect Southeast Asian NFT Artists?

• Commentary

The Rosen Law Firm's class action lawsuit against Game of Silks, with its looming April 25, 2025, lead plaintiff deadline, feels a world away for many. For NFT artists in Southeast Asia, it’s a first tremor that may set off an avalanche. We're talking about more than just a single...

Crypto Developments Unfold Globally

Ripple's donations to Donald Trump, Russia's crypto platform for investors, crypto firms pursuing U.S. banking licenses, DeGods' trading surge, and Kyrgyzstan's collaboration with Binance highlight the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space. Taken together, these events are indicative of a larger, more dynamic shift in the global landscape of digital...

DeGods' Drama Signals NFT Market's Maturation Or Just Another Exit Scam?

Frank's out. Rohun Vora, the figure who became the face of DeGods, is leaving his role. After three years, he’s passing the reins over to 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce. Fine. People move on. The timing reeks. On that fourth front, Solana sales have increased 101%. At the same time, Ethereum sales...

DeGods' Frank Exit: A Warning Sign for Web3's 'Cult of Personality'?

Frank DeGods is out. Poof. And just like that, one of the most iconic characters of the NFT space has departed. While some are celebrating fresh blood and a new direction for DeGods, I can't help but see this as a flashing neon sign screaming about a problem festering within...

DeGods' New Dawn: Can Decentralization Save NFTs From Themselves?

Frank DeGods is out. Realistic goals Two pseudonymous figures we’re calling @0x_chill and @pastagotsauce are all the way in. The NFT world holds its breath. Beyond the leadership shuffle, a more profound question looms: can decentralization really finally save NFTs from the very problems that plague them? Beyond that, will...

Frank DeGods Departs as DeGods CEO, Paving Way for New Leadership

Frank, best known in the Web3 ecosystem as Frank Vora—the name he uses on X, formerly Twitter—has officially resigned as CEO in order to focus on building…whatever comes next. He was integral to the success of the DeGods NFT project. Co-founded by Frank in 2021, DeGods has been a fascinating...

Solana's New Tokens: Are Whales Manipulating HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN?

In short, are we just seeing Wild West 2.0, but on Solana blockchain this time? Assets such as HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN soared in the third week of May 2025. Their increase has been astronomical to say the least. But behind the flashy headlines and impressive daily transaction volumes, a...

HOTMOM Token Surges in Popularity, Backed by Crypto Influencers

A new Solana token HOTMOM token which amassed explosive growth on-chain, has taken the meme coin market by storm. Having only launched three days ago HOTMOM is already up to a spectacular $54 million market cap. It counts leaders of the industry, including from private sector companies deeply involved in...